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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.48, 11,261.70 and 4,623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.48, 11,261.70 and 4,623.57 is: 6,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.48 : 11,261.70 = 4,623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.48/11,261.70 = 4,623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.48x = 11,261.70 × 4,623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.48x = 52,069,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069,258.27/8,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,380.66

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